Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google LLC; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is offering a Security Engineer Intern position for Summer 2027. You’ll help protect networks, harden systems, and build automation while collaborating with software engineers to fix security flaws.

This internship requires that you are pursuing a CS or Information Security degree in the US, in penultimate year, and possess English proficiency. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of October 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Information Security, or related field.
• Penultimate year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Willing to work in the US for the duration of the internship and meet location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world challenges.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve challenges.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Create and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and teams.

Skills

Privacy concepts

SDLC experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Info Security

Job description

Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

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Please complete your application beforeOctober 9, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a candidate’s best interest to apply early.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role.

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

• In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
  • Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
• In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
  • Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

San Francisco/Los Angeles applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco/Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
  
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
  
• Understanding of technical privacy issues and experience with the software development lifecycle.

About the job

As a Security Engineer Intern, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work with a broad range of devices, actively monitoring our systems for attacks and intrusions. We focus on the offensive/testing side and work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. We also build tools, scripts and other automation to help our project teams achieve Google-scale impact.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $98000 - $131000 (USD) + 0% bonus target

• Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world challenges.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve challenges.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Create and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and teams.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.